YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE!Vol. 34, No.32-FREEwww.advocatenews.netFreeEvery FridayWater’s Edge property to be reviewedby Board of Health for condemnationfollowing history of gross negligenceOwner has failed to address life safety violations since 2022,with other violations dating back to 2017Special to Th e AdvocateThe City of Revere is taking decisiveaction to protect theresidents of Water’s Edge Apartmentson Ocean Avenue, movingfor a condemnation hearingfollowing ongoing violationsand gross negligence by theproperty owners, Water’s EdgeLimited Partnership. A publichearing by the Revere Board ofHealth will be held on August29 at 6:00 p.m. in the City CouncilChambers to review currentstatus and act on the health andsafety risks posed to residentsat the 364 Ocean Ave. property.For the past two years, the Cityof Revere has attempted to workwith building ownership to addressthe serious health, safetyand maintenance issues at Water’sEdge Apartments. Followinga June 2022 fi re and subsequentcondemnation at 370Ocean Ave. — another propertyunder the same ownership witha history of safety and maintenanceviolations — hundreds ofRevere residents were displaced.Following an inspection in 2022,the City of Revere took legal actionagainst Water’s Edge LimitedPartnership to force repairwork to be completed, to noavail. Ownership has failed tomake meaningful eff orts to repairthe property, which remainsin a state of disrepair and has falleninto severe fi nancial troubles,including mechanics liens, backtaxes and other unpaid debts.Deputy Fire Chief Paul Cheever,Revere’s Chief Fire Inspector,said, “The building continues tohave ongoing public safety issuesrelated to the fi re protectionsystems and safe buildingegress. At this point, we can nolonger risk the safety of the residentsof the property.”Conditions at 364 Ocean Ave.have deteriorated to the pointthat Water’s Edge had to be requiredto stop renting additionalapartments, leaving the buildingmore than half empty: TheCity of Revere estimates thatapproximately 40 units are currentlyoccupied. On Monday afWATERS| SEE Page 2RHS student Yasmi Granados Flores bringsa touch of Revere Beach to Senior CenterBy Melissa Moore-RandallYasmi Granados Flores iswinding down her summerand getting ready to beginher junior year at Revere HighSchool. Born to parents fromEl Salvador and Honduras, Yasmihas been spending her summerat the City of Revere SeniorCenter creating a mural of RevereBeach.Yasmi created the mural of RevereBeach based on the suggestionof Revere’s seniors. “Increating this piece there weremultiple takes before creatingRHS student Yasmi Granados Flores in front of her mural at theRevere Senior CenterGRANADOS | SEE Page 3“Operation Ride Right” leads to arrest,seizure of illegal mopeds and motorcyclesBy Th e AdvocateRevere police have launched acampaign to crack down onillegal mopeds, motorcycles andscooters, which have plaguedcities and towns throughoutthe country. Residents andmotorists have faced the twowheeledriders recklessly operatingon streets and sidewalks.Last month, “Operation RideRight” began with a Mondaycrackdown targeting the illegaluse of mopeds, motorcycles andscooters in Revere — leading toOPERATION | SEE Page 3the seizure of eight mopeds, anarrest of an individual fl eeingfrom police on a stolen mopedand several citations being issued.The operation will continuefor the remainder of the year.WELCOME: Mayor Patrick Keefe welcomes Bonnie Curren andMark and Charlotte Ferrante at the mayor’s Summer Soiréeat Dryft. See photo highlights on page 8–9. (Advocate photo)781-286-8500Friday, August 9, 2024Shown above is the aftermath of the multi-alarm fi re at the 370Ocean Ave. apartment building in July 2022. (Courtesy photo/Cityof Revere)Mayor hosts SummerSoirée Fundraiser
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The City of Revere,Housing Families, Inc., TheNeighborhood Developers, andthe Revere Housing Authoritywill host informational sessionsoutside the property this week toprovide residents with critical informationand support services.Revere Chief of Health and HumanServices Lauren Buck wasone of the many City employeeswho delivered this informationto residents on Monday afternoon:“We are working with alltenants and will connect themwith all housing resources andsupport available to us.”The City of Revere remainscommitted to the safety andwell-being of its residents, encouragingall tenants of Water’sEdge Apartments to attend thepublic hearing and the informationalsessions to understandtheir rights and the available resources.LicenseCommission addresses residents’noise complaints, parking issuesShirley Ave. restaurants hear complaintsof late-night music, disrurbancesBy Barbara TaorminaThe Licensing Commission, attheir July meeting, reigned inseveral local businesses that appearedto be clashing with residentsin surrounding neighborhoods.Lupita’son Shirley Avenue andLa Hacienda on Revere StreetCelebrating 51 Years!We Sell Cigars & Accessories!Chris 2023* Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes* Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATESALL MAJOR BRANDSSingles * Tins * Bundles * BoxesSMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS!Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $49.95STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PMR.Y.O.TOBACCO&TUBESON SALE!SPECIALSALE!TRAVELHUMIDORS&ALLBONGS!A.B.C. CIGAR170 REVERE ST., REVERE(781) 289-4959--------HUMIDORSONSALE!STARTINGAT $99.COMPLETE!--------wereordered by the Commissionto scale back hours of operationand hours of entertainmentin the face of complaints fromneighbors near both places thatcited excessive noise, fi ghts, disorderlyconduct, gluts of cars thattake all residential parking and allegeddrunken driving.Residents on Shirley Avenuesay it’s impossible to sleep withthe music coming from Lupita’sand with the noisy crowds thatgather on the street and in theparking lot as they leave the restaurant.Several residents spoketo the Commission and stressedthe neighborhood is home tomany seniors, veterans and childrenwhose lives are being disruptedby the late-night disturbances.Lupita’sowner said he is planningon insulating and soundproofingthe building and hesubmitted an estimate for thework to the commission. He alsosaid Lupita’s is not the only restaurantand bar in the ShirleyAvenue neighborhood and patronsof other places are also takingparking spaces. But residentswho live close to Lupita’s say theyno longer feel safe coming homefrom work late at night and walkingthrough aggressive crowds toget to their front doors.Commissioners felt Lupita’s,which was initially opened as arestaurant, had exceeded the limitsof its license and was operatingas a night club.Commission Chairman RobertSelevitch said had Lupita’s ownerscome before the commissionto expand their entertainmentlicense, he suggested he wasn’tsure it would be approved.“It’s gone too far,” said oneneighbor who works at night inBoston and can never fi nd a parkingspace when he gets home.“The problem for Lupita’s is thenoise never stops.”Lupita’s owner agreed to rollback the hours for music havingit end at 11:30 pm and closing thedoors at midnight. Commissionersencouraged the owner to livewith the new hours for a coupleof months and if all goes well, hecan apply to extend those hours.A second hearing was held todiscuss a set of similar complaintsneighbors have made about LaHacienda on Revere Street. Residentscomplained not about themusic of a mariachi band whichplays until 11 pm, but about adisc jockey who takes over at 11pm and pumps up the volumeuntil 2 am. Revere Street residentsalso have the same problemwith noisy late-night crowdsand no parking left for homeownersand residents.The big diff erence between Lupita’sand La Hacienda is that theowners of La Hacienda have triedto work with the neighborhoodto address concerns.But the Commission pointedout that the restaurant did nothave an entertainment licensefor a DJ. La Hacienda agreed withthe Commission that the quickestand easiest solution is to eliminatethe DJ which would solvethe noise and crowd issues. Theyalso agreed to scale back closingtimes to 1 am and to return to thecommission if they wanted toadd a DJ with the proper license.The Commission also held ahearing on a complaint aboutserving customers past closingtime at Capri on North ShoreRoad. But the complaint was ayear old and the only complaintfi led against the restaurant. Theowners said it was a mistake andthey have been cautious eversince. The commission said thecomplaint would be kept on fi leand would return if there wereany other problems.Commissioners acknowledgedthat some of these problemswere crowd issues not the directproblem of the establishments.But residents argued that residentialneighborhoods are notan appropriate site for a nightclub.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Page 3Lawrence A. Simeone Jr.Attorney-at-Law~ Since 1989 ~* Corporate Litigation* Criminal/Civil* MCAD* Zoning/Land Court* Wetlands Litigation* Workmen’s Compensation* Landlord/Tenant Litigation* Real Estate Law* Construction Litigation* Tax Lien* Personal Injury* Bankruptcy* Wrongful Death* Zoning/Permitting Litigation300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.netA mural of Revere Beach at the Revere Senior Center by RHS student Yasmi Granados FloresGRANADOS | FROM Page 1the fi nal drawing. I tried takingsome known landmarks of RevereBeach, what it’s known for,and what’s the fi rst thing thatcomes to mind when you thinkof Revere Beach. I also wantedto bring something back fromthe past for the seniors like OldWonderland, the Cyclone andAmusem*nt Park.”“I’ve loved art since I could pickup a crayon. My stepmom wentto art school and she’s been a reallybig inspiration for drawing.OPERATION | FROM Page 1According to a statement byRevere Police, offi cers participatedin the fi rst full week of “OperationRide Right,” a new safetyenforcement initiative with zerotolerance, at the direction of PoliceChief David J. Callahan. Thesafety initiative targets mopeds,electric scooters, and motorcyclesthat are unregistered, operatedby underage operators,driven in a negligent and dangerousmanner, and used to conMyuncle is a really good artist.When I was little, he would alwaysteach me new things. Mymom has always encouragedme to be creative and has alwaysbeen so supportive of myart which I’m truly thankful for.”“When I heard about this opportunity,I was so excited becauseit’s hard nowadays to beable to create a mural at such ayoung age. I remember the dayI got the email that my drawinggot picked for the mural. I wasso excited and I thanked Godfor the opportunity. I got to celductillegal activity. This initiativeis undertaken by SergeantZingali and Officers DiCenso,Kingston, Tiso and Taborda.“The purpose of this operation,”said Chief Callahan, “is toconduct high visibility zero-toleranceenforcement for any violations,including but not limitedto speeding and aggressive drivingwhile educating the publicon unsafe operation.”In the fi rst full-week of this operation,offi cers seized 29 unregisteredmopeds and moEverettAluminum10Everett Ave., Everett617-389-3839“Same name, phone number & address forover half a century. We must be doingsomething right!”•Vinyl Siding•Carpentry Work•Decks•Free Estimates•Fully Licensed•Roofing• Fully Insured• Replacement Windowswww.everettaluminum.comNow’s the timeto schedule thosehome improvementprojects you’ve beendreaming aboutall winter!ebrate with my mom since shewas the one that encouragedme to do the drawing. AlthoughI love drawing and mom encouragesme to pursue art, myheart is set on being an architectwhen I’m older where I get to becreative and crafty and bring myart to life.”Senior Center Director DebbieDigiulio applauded Yasmi for herwork: “We are thrilled that wehave a student from RHS paintinga mural our seniors chose.This is something that will be enjoyedfor many years to come.”torcycles for various traffi c violations.Most of the operatorsof those mopeds and motorcycleswere found to be unlicensed.Also, offi cers had incidentswith an additional ninemopeds and motorcycles, withthe operators refusing to stopfor police, with one fl eeing mopedattempting to deliberately“run-over” a policer offi cer. Thisbrings the weekly total to 38 interactionswith unlicensed, unregisteredand criminally operatedmopeds and motorcycles.Celebrating 66 Years in Business!Summeris Here!Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus(781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.comDr. Priti AmlaniDr. Bhavisha Patel* Restorative Dentistry* Cosmetic Dentistry* Implant Restoration* Zoom Whitening* Teeth in a Day - All on 6* Invisalign* CEREC Crowns(Single Visit Crowns)* Root Canal Treatment* Sedation Dentistry~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~BeforeAfter
Page 4THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Daryl Gagnethe dinner table, or simply enjoyingthe everyday momentsthat made life special.Professionally, Daryl was theOf Revere. It is with profoundsadness that we announcethe passing of Daryl P. Gagne,47, who lost his short battle withcancer on July 27, 2024. Darylwas born and raised in Somerville,MA to parents, Rene andJoan Gagne. Daryl was the devotedand loving husband ofKelly A. Gagne, and the proudfather of their beloved daughter,Madeleine “Maddie” JoanGagne. His love for Kelly andMaddie was boundless, and hisgreatest joy in life was the timehe spent with his family, whethertraveling to new destinations,sharing laughter aroundDirector of Security at the FairmontCopley Hotel in Boston,where he worked with dedicationand pride. He was knownfor his unwavering commitmentto hospitality and protectingpeople and assets at the hotel.He had meticulous attention todetail and was respected by hiscolleagues both at the hotel andwithin the city of Boston. Daryl’scolleagues admired him notjust for his professionalism, butfor his integrity, warmth, andstraight-foward delivery.Beyond his work, Daryl wasa lifelong fan of the Star Warsand Marvel Universes. He lovedwatching movies, and loved theanticipation of a new movie orbook release. Daryl always hada book in his bag, and enjoyedreading science fi ction, fantasy,and detective fi ction. He was askilled cook who loved experimentingin the kitchen, andsome of his best dishes includedjambalaya, salted-caramelbrownies, and savory biscuits.RON’S OILCallForPRICEMELROSE, MA02176NEWCUSTOMER’SWELCOMEACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER(781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884100 GALLON MINIMUMOBITUARIESDaryl was most proud of hisgirls, Kelly and Maddie. He wasa supportive husband, dancedad, and fierce protector. Hefully embraced being a husbandand father. Whether itwas hiding love notes in Kelly’sluggage for her work trips orsurprising Maddie with fatherdaughterdays in the city, hewas always present and thinkingabout them. His legacy willlive on through Maddie withtheir shared sense of empathy,a strong will, and caring nature.Though his life was tragicallycut short, Daryl’s legacy of love,strength, and devotion will liveon in the hearts of those whoknew him best. He leaves behindhis wife Kelly, his daughterMaddie, family members,friends, and colleagues who willforever cherish his memory.A celebration of life will beheld for close family, colleagues,and friends. In lieu of fl owers,the family requests that donationsbe made to Maddie’scollege fund, to honor Daryl’smemory.Christine SearleOf Revere. With profoundsadness, we announce thepassing of Christine A. Searle,a beacon of sincerity and quietstrength who departed thislife on August 2, 2024. Born onJanuary 20, 1949, in Lynn, MA,she spent her formative yearsin Lynn before fi nding her foreverhome in Revere. A dedicatedwife and a pillar of her family,Christine left an indelible markon all those who were fortunateenough to know her.Christine A. was a woman ofmany talents, and her careerwas no exception. She dedicatedmany years in service to theCollege of Optology’s fi nancialdepartment, demonstrating anunwavering commitment toher work and those she served.Always one to find joy in thesmall things, Christine A. cherishedthe thrill of casino trips,the gentle sway of the HorizonsEdge boat in Lynn, and travelingwith her adored husband,Charles Searle. Her love for familywas paramount, and she upheldthis sentiment as the cornerstoneof her life.To meet Christine A. was toknow a woman of quiet resolve,sincerity, and a heart fullof love. Her presence was calming,and her spirit was invigorating.She was known for her quietdemeanor, yet she possessedan inner strength that radiatedoutward, touching the lives ofeveryone around her. ChristineA. was a woman of few words,but her actions spoke volumesabout the love she had for herfamily, her passion for her work,and her zest for life.Christine A. is survived by herloving husband, Charles Searle,who was her rock and partnerin all things life had to off er. Herstep-children, Frank and CharlesSearle, and her sister Sandra.She was predeceased by herbrother Terrance Corcoran.All Services were held privately.IreneDeVincentOf Hallandale, Fla, formerly ofRevere. Died peacefully atAUGUST 20247/29Please visit us onFacebook atRPSDiningservicesor https://x.com/rpsdiningfor more informationand updates!Revere Summer LunchProgram free meals forchildren upto 18 years old,at the following sites:* American Legion Lawn12-1(Monday-Thursday startingJuly 8-August 8)*Hill School 11-1*Paul Revere School 11-1Monday-Thursday*Revere Beach Bandstand 11-1*Sonny Meyers Park 11:30-1*RHA Rose St 11:30-1*RHA Adams Ct 11;30-1*Ciarlone Park 11:30-1*Louis Pasteur Park 11:30*Costa Park 11-1-1*DeStoop Park 12-18/5Whole Grain ChickenNuggets w/FriesChoice of Veggie/ FruitIce Cold MilkWhole Grain ChickenNuggets w/FriesChoice of Veggie/ FruitIce Cold MilkWhole Grain ChickenNuggets w/FriesChoice of Veggie/ FruitIce Cold Milk7/30Whole Grain PizzaCrunchers w/ DippingSauce,Choice of Veggie/ FruitAnimal CrackersIce Cold Milk8/6Whole Grain PizzaCrunchers w/ DippingSauce,Choice of Veggie/ FruitAnimal CrackersIce Cold MilkWhole Grain PizzaCrunchers w/ DippingSauce,Choice of Veggie/ FruitAnimal CrackersIce Cold Milk7/31All Beef FrankChoice of Veggie/ FruitWhole Grain SnackIce Cold Milk8/1Nachos & CheeseChoice of Veggie/ FruitWhole Grain SnackIce Cold MilkAll Beef FrankChoice of Veggie/ FruitWhole Grain SnackIce Cold Milk8/8Nachos & CheeseChoice of Veggie/ FruitWhole Grain SnackIce Cold Milk8/2“Sicilian Style” PizzaChoice of Veggie/ FruitIce Cold Milk8/9“Sicilian Style” PizzaChoice of Veggie/ FruitIce Cold Milkthe Kaplan Family Hospice followinga brief illness. She was 95years old. Irene was born in Bostonon April 2nd,1929 to her lateparents, Peter Cullen and Victoria(Koslowski) Cullen. Irene wasraised in Somerville along withher brother and sister. She wasan alumna of Somerville HighSchool Class of 1947. On October31st,1956, Irene married herhusband Robert DeVincent andsettled in Revere’s Beachmontsection. They had three childrenand Irene happily raised herfamily. She was a very presentmother in her children’s livesand enjoyed being surroundedby her grandchildren and laterher great grandchildren. Ireneand her husband were snowbirds,and wintered in Floridabefore making Hallandale, Floridatheir home. She would enjoyher visits up north in off monthsbut her heart was in Florida. Shewas an avid Bingo player as wellas enjoying her trips to the casinos.Her love for her family wasalways most important and shewill be cherished forever.She is the beloved wife ofChicken FiletSandwichChoice of Veggie/ FruitWhole Grain SnackIce Cold MilkNachos & CheeseChoice of Veggie/ FruitWhole Grain SnackIce Cold Milk“Sicilian Style” PizzaChoice of Veggie/ FruitIce Cold MilkThank You for participating in Revere Summer Eats Program! Enjoy therest of the summer, see you all the first day of school!All meals come complete with fruit, veggies and milk. the late Robert DeVincent, Sr.of 59 years. The loving motherof Robert “Bobby” DeVincentJr. and his wife Judy of Saugus,Kenneth “Kenny” DeVincentand his wife Jodie of Revereand Pamela DeVincent of NC.The cherished grandmotherof Steven DeVincent Sr. andhis wife Erica of Saugus, JustinDeVincent and his wifeKellie of Wakefi eld and VictoriaDeVincent of Everett. Sheis the treasured great grandmotherof Steven DeVincent,Jr., Layla DeVincent and LorenzoDeVincent. She is the dearsister of the late Henry Cullenand Helen Giuffre. Also lovinglysurvived by several nieces,nephews, grandnieces, andgrandnephews.Family & friends were invitedto attend a visitation onWednesday, August 7th in theVertuccio Smith & Vazza, BeechwoodHome for Funerals, Reverefollowed by a Funeral Massin St. Anthony of Padua Church,Revere. Interment in Holy CrossCemetery, Malden.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Page 5Former Revere studentClaire Dew pursingher Hollywood DreamBy Melissa Moore-RandallWhen Claire Dew was a fi fthgradestudent at the formerMcKinley School, she constantlytold her teacher andclassmates she wanted to go toHollywood. No one ever doubtedher ability to one day be infront or behind the camera.When her teacher invited Fox25 news anchor Gene Lavanchyand former anchor Doug “VB”Goudie to spend the day as“teachers,” Claire was featuredon the Fox 25 segment, and thusher “Hollywood” career began.Dew, 29, is the founder of DewMedia Productions, which is abroadcast media productioncompany that specializes in longform and short form media. “WeDew Media,” which is the company’stagline, handles productionsfrom pre- through postproduction.Some of their mostnotable clients and partners areKevin Hart, Na’im Lynn, Diplo,Rick Mahorn, Lauren Gray, ViceTV, Warner Brothers, MTV, AdvertisingWeek New York, Hartbeatproductions, Netflix andKin Community.Former Revere resident ClaireDew is making her Hollywooddream come true.“Dew Media is a creative forcein the entertainment industry.With years of experience and apassion for storytelling, we specializein bringing bold, newideas to life. Our team comprisestalented writers, directors,producers, and artists who understandwhat it takes to createcompelling and engaging content.Whether it’s a feature fi lm,television series, or digital content,we approach every projectwith an eye for detail and a commitmentto excellence. At DewMedia, storytelling has the powerto change the world. So, we’reDREAMS | SEE Page 10SABATINO/MASTROCOLAINSURANCE AGENCY519 BROADWAYEVERETT, MA 02149Auto * Home * Boat *Renter * Condo * Life* Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts* Registry Service Also AvailableSabatino Insurance is proud to welcomethe loyal customers ofALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez,Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro,Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson.PHONE: (617) 387-7466FAX: (617) 381-9186Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 6THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024NHTSA Reminds Drivers: Drive Sober or Get Pulled OverREVERE, MA — From August1st through September 15,which includes the Labor Dayholiday weekend, the U.S. Departmentof Transportation’sNational Highway Traffi c SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) willbe working alongside local lawenforcement for the Drive Soberor Get Pulled Over high-visBallroomand Latin Dance ClassesChildren’s classes—ages 4 and upBeginner Classes from September to JuneCompetitive training with some of the topteachers of the world.Champions Dance Sport Club… where sport and art come together ...165 Chelsea StreetEverett, MA 02149Phone: 781-219-7273Web site: championsdancesportclub.comE-mail: champions_dance_sport_club@yahoo.com ibility enforcementcampaign. The goalis to deter impaireddriving and preventthe tragedies seen inprevious Labor Dayweekends from happeningagain.During the 2022 Labor Dayholiday (6 p.m. September2-5:59 a.m. September 6), therewere 490 crash fatalities nationwide.Of these 490 traffi ccrash fatalities, 39% (190) involveda drunk driver, and aquarter (25%) involved driverswho were driving with a BACalmost twice the legal limit(.15+ BAC). Among drivers betweenthe ages of 18 and 34who were killed in crashes overthe Labor Day holiday in 2022, 47% of those driverswere drunk, withBACs of.08 or higher.“We want our communitymembers tounderstand that it’sour fi rst priority to keeppeople safe, so we’re askmuouingeveryone to plan ahead ifthey know they’ll be out drinking,”said Chief David J. Callahan“The Drive Sober or GetPulled Over campaign is anawareness effort to get themessage out that drunk drivingis illegal and it takes lives.Let’s make this a partnershipbetween law enforcementand drivers: Help us protectthe community and put anend to this senseless behavior.”Drivers should be safe duringthis Labor Day holiday by planningahead if they intend todrink. They shouldn’t wait untilafter drinking to plan how toget home. Impairment cloudsa person’s judgment. Driversshould secure a designated soberdriver or call a taxi or ridesharefor a sober ride home.If a driver fi nds they are unableto drive, they should givetheir keys to a sober driver sothat person can get them homesafely. When a friend has beendrinking and is considering driving,friends should be proactive— take away the keys and helpthem get a sober ride home.If anyone spots a drunk driver,contact local law enforcement.For more information on impaireddriving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunkdriving.ResilientMysticCollaborative communitiessecure over $12Min Municipal VulnerabilityPreparedness Grantsfor climate resilienceGovernor Maura Healey’s announcementof $52.4 millionin FY2025 Municipal VulnerabilityPreparedness grantsincluded just over $12 millionin funding for community-designedprojects to preventharm to residents, workersand resources in ResilientMystic Collaborative (RMC) citiesand towns. Convened by 10Mystic River watershed communitiesand the Mystic RiverWatershed Association (MyRWA)in September 2018 andnow led by senior staff from 20cities and towns and nongovernmentalpartners, the RMCdesigns and completes onthe-groundprojects to protectour most vulnerable residentsand public services fromharm due to increasingly extremeweather.“The MVP program connectslocal leaders with stateresources to protect our mostvulnerable communities fromextreme weather,” said ExecutiveOffi ce of Energy and EnvironmentalAff airs SecretaryRebecca Tepper. “The ResilientMystic Collaborative exemplifies regional teamwork,demonstrating how collectiveeff orts can drive climateadaptation. We are proud tofund critical initiatives suchas fl ood management, resilientcommunity centers, andforest health. We’re proud toaward the most funds in MVPhistory to such a strong set ofprojects.”These MVP grants bring thetotal resources secured forRMC climate resilient projectsto nearly $140 million in state,federal and foundation grantssince the voluntary partnershipbegan. “What is extraorMYSTIC| SEE Page 7
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Page 7~ LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR ~Summer Block Party Fundraiser forTunnel to Towers A Noble CauseBy Sal GiarrataniThis past Saturday, August 3,I found myself over at theMottolo Post VFW 4524 forwhat turned out to be a greatblock party celebrating all thatwe have to be grateful for asAmericans and to also helpa cause close to the hearts ofour veteran community, theTunnel for Towers Foundation.We’ve seen their TV commercialsand we have seen thework this organization out ofStaten Island, NY has been andcontinues to do.Too often duty and sacrifi ceget forgotten. This organizationhas been there to helpboth fi rst responders and ourmilitary veterans. In their hourof need, we need to be therefor them and one way to doit is to help organizations likethe Tunnel to Towers Foundation.Thispast Saturday was agreat day to gather togetherand have fun but also not toforget those who served andthose who sacrifi ced their alland now could use our help.When people fall, we helpthem up.Kudos to Mottolo Post VFW4524 helping to raise funds forthis noble cause. We cannotforget. We won’t forget.MYSTIC | FROM Page 6dinary is that about threequarters of all the fundingwe’ve secured are for regionalprojects,” said MyRWA’s JulieWormser, who helps facilitatethe RMC. “These are criticalinvestments that communitiescan’t accomplish withoutpartnering with theirneighbors.” Multiple FY2025MVP grants build on the accomplishmentsof prior successfulproposals.By far the largest grant —the maximum $5 million allowedfor regional projects— went to the Island EndRiver coastal fl ood managementproject, a multiyear effortby Chelsea and Everettto protect environmental justiceneighborhoods and criticalregional infrastructure,including fruit and vegetabledistribution for all of NewEngland and the CanadianGerryD’AmbrosioAttorney-at-LawShown from left, are, Isaac McDaniel, Revere Directorof Veterans Services (center) with Sal Giarratani,left, and Michael Leonard from the AbrahamLincoln GAR Post 11 in Charlestown.Shown from left, author Andrew Biggio withblock party organizers, Matt Cunningham andAnthony Cruciotti.Is Your Estate in Order?Do you have an update Will, HealthCare Proxy or Power of Attorney?If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation.14 Proctor Avenue, Revere(781) 284-56578 Norwood St.Everett(617) 387-9810Open Tues. - Sat.at 4:00 PMClosed Sun. & Mon.Announcing our Classic SpecialsDine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase ofEntree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays* Cheese Pizza - Only $10Catch ALL TheLive SportsAction On OurLarge ScreenTV’sScan & Follow Us on Facebook!Maritimes. “The Island EndRiver fl ood barrier will protectthousands of residents inChelsea and Everett and billionsof dollars in infrastructure,”said Chelsea City ManagerFidel Maltez. “This $5million grant will advancethis project and ensure thatour cities remain viable economicengines for the foreseeablefuture, while alsobeautifying the area for localsto enjoy.”“What our communities areaccomplishing together isnothing short of miraculous,”said MyRWA Executive DirectorPatrick Herron. “Extremeweather mocks municipalboundaries. Municipal staffand local non-profi ts are pullingtogether to protect peopleand infrastructure at thescale of the challenge.”An emerging goal for MysMYSTIC| SEE Page 17www.810bargrille.com
Page 8THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Mayor hosts Summer Soirée at Dryft on Revere BeachCouncillor-at-Large Tony Zambutostopped by Dryft to supportMayor Patrick Keefe.State Rep. Jessica Giannino is welcomedby Mayor Patrick Keefe.Mayor Patrick and First Lady Jennifer Keefe (third and second from right) welcome guests, from leftto right: Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Lucille Keefe, Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKennaand Jimmy Nigro.State Rep. Jeff Turco introducesMayor Patrick Keefe.Former Revere Fire Chief GeneDoherty with Mayor Patrick Keefe.Former School Committee member Mike Ferrante, Ward 4 CouncillorPaul Argenzio and City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky(Ward 2) join Mayor Patrick Keefe.Mayor Patrick Keefe was joined by candidate for Suff olk CountySuperior Court Clerk Allison Cartwright, Police Chief Dave Callahanand State Rep. Jeff Turco.Mike LaBerge and AnastasiaKolesnyk at DryftShown are Catalina Muriel, Wilson Correa, Fire Captain KevinO’Hara, Boston City Councillor Erin Murphy, Michael McLaughlinand Mayor Patrick Keefe at the mayor’s Summer Soirée at Dryft.(Advocate photo)State Rep. Jeff Turco introducesMayor Patrick Keefe, describingthe mayor’s dedication to Revereand the citizens he serves.Mayor Patrick Keefe with some supporters: Rick Dow, DJ StevieRay and Jim Nigro.Mayor Patrick Keefe welcomed guests Kirk and Jessica Reed andLynn and Rich DiMarzo.Mayor Patrick Keefe with John Dunderdale from Local 56, CityCouncil Vice President Ira Novoselsky, and Hector Rivera fromLocal 2168.In his opening remarks, MayorPatrick Keefe thanked everyonefor their support. Hewent on to describe his view onleading Revere’s future, bringinggrowth in the economy andmoving forward in educationof Revere’s children.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Page 9Mayor Patrick Keefe welcomes Revere businessmanKevin Chiles and his son, Kevin, Jr.Revere Police Detective Robert Impemba (left) and JoeDeFeo joined Mayor Patrick Keefe at Dryft.Mayor Patrick Keefe with Christine Cavagnaro and RevereFire Captain Kevin O’Hara.Joining the guests at Dryft: John Festa andMichelle and Sibby Birritteri.Greeting her guests at Dryft: First LadyJennifer Keefe with Kerri Abrams Perulloand Annie Nagle.RevereTV SpotlightTune in to the RevereTV CommunityChannel to get thefirst look at this year’s Farmers’Market! Hear from someof the vendors and communityleaders at opening day. Revere’sFarmers’ Market is at RevereBeach through September27 every Friday from 12 to4 p.m., rain or shine, at WaterfrontSquare! The market acceptsSNAP, HIP, WIC and SeniorVouchers. For assistance withsigning up for these programs,visit the Revere Beach Farmers’Market Facebook or Instagramor call 3-1-1. If you can’t catchthe walkthrough on television,you can also fi nd this year’s videoon the RTV YouTube page.Don’t miss this opportunity tobuy fresh local fruits and vegetablesfor the whole family at theRevere Beach Farmers’ Market!Over the next few days, youwill see video coverage of somecommunity events posted toall RTV outlets. Per usual, NationalNight Out will be editedto a highlight reel, which willplay in between programmingon the Community Channel. Ifyou missed the Ecuadorian FlagRaising Ceremony at City Hall,replays will be scheduled to theCommunity Channel soon andthe recording will stay on YouTubeto view at any time.Community member JudieVanKooiman submitted herAugust episode of “Life Issues.”Watch this month’s episodeabout the Walnut Street Centeron Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. andSundays at 1:30 p.m.The Revere Chamber of Commercewill be in the studio to recordanother episode of “TheWave.” This program airs at leastonce daily, as it is produced inpartnership with RevereTV. Eachepisode features a local businessowner and member of theChamber to highlight what thecommunity can off er residentsin various areas of commerce.This new episode and all otherscan be watched at your convenienceon YouTube.The RTV Community Channelis currently scheduled withsome replays of popular coveragefrom this past year. As thesummer slows down a bit, enjoyreplays of the Revere HighSchool Class of 2024 GraduationCeremony and spring concertsfrom RHS, Garfi eld MiddleSchool, and Rumney MarshAcademy sprinkled throughoutthe schedule. Every day’s rotationalso includes a few cookingshows from this season.The various cooking programsscheduled are special episodesfrom “Fabulous Foods with VictoriaFabbo,” “What’s Cooking,Revere?” and a few student-focusedshows from last schoolyear. The Community Channelis 8 and 1072 on Comcast and3 and 614 on RCN.RTV GOV is scheduled with replaysof the latest local governmentmeetings. There have onlybeen a few live meetings overthe past few weeks; they playedlive on RevereTV and are nowadded to the replay rotation. Towatch meetings at your convenience,go to RTV’s YouTubepage. As a reminder, you mustbe a cable subscriber in Revereto watch RTV GOV on television.The channel is 9 on Comcastand 13 and 613 on RCN.For Advertisingwith Results, callThe AdvocateNewspapersat781-286-8500orInfo@advocatenews.netFirst Lady Jennifer Keefe (center) with Library Director Diana Luongo, Directorof Elder Aff airs Debbie Peczka DiGiulio, Adrianna Keefe and Teri Gustat.
Page 10THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Salary ranges will now be posted for most Mass. joblistings, thanks to new lawBy Janice JaroszAnew law enacted last weekwill require most employersto provide a salary range,a move that Governor MauraT. Healey says protects wageequality for women and peopleof color.Most employers in Massachusettsare now required topost a job’s salary range underthe legislation signed into lawlast week (July 31) by GovernorHealey, a move advocatespraised as a step toward wageequity. The law applies to publicand private employers withA KEY CONTRIBUTOR: Former Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Murphy, co-chair of the Wage EquityNow Coalition, addressed the audience at the bill signing ceremony for the new Wage Equity Lawlast week. Governor Maura T. Healey cited Murphy’s decades of work on the issue and credited herfor helping to pass the law. (Courtesy photo of Janice Jarosz)more than 25 employees.These employers are alsoA NEW LAW: Governor Maura T. Healey last week signed into lawlegislation that increases equity and transparency in pay by requiringemployers to disclose salary ranges and protecting an employee’sright to ask for salary ranges. (Courtesy photo of Janice Jarosz)now required to provide a salaryrange for an employee whois off ered a promotion or transfer,under the new law. Employeesare also able to ask the salaryrange of current employeesor people applying for the role,Healey’s offi ce announced.“I want to give a shout-outto former Lieutenant GovernorEvelyn Murphy for her leadershipover decades on this, andit’s a privilege to be able to signthis important bill for women’sequity,” Healey said.Murphy, who became thefi rst woman in Massachusettsto hold a constitutional offi cewhile serving under GovernorMichael Dukakis (1987 to1991), is now co-chair of theWage Equity Now Coalition.“Gender and racial wagegaps are real,” Murphy said in astatement. “They cause wealthgaps. With this legislation, Massachusettsclaims lead positionin building economic prosperitythrough equitable treatmentof every worker.”The legislation requires publicand private employers with25 or more employees to disclosepay ranges in job postings,provide the pay range ofa position to an employee whois off ered a promotion or transferand, on request, provide thepay range to employees whoalready hold that position orare applying for it. The AttorneyDREAMS | FROM Page 5dedicated to creating contentthat challenges the status quo,pushes boundaries, and inspiresaudiences. So, whether you’re astudio executive, a brand lookingfor innovative marketing solutions,or a storyteller with a visionof your own, we’re here tohelp you bring your ideas to life,”added Dew.Claire was born to Nigerianbornparents in Worcester, Massachusetts,and is one of foursisters. She grew up in Revere,where she attended the formerMcKinley School until movingto Boxford in middle school. Agraduate of Masconomet ReGeneral’sOffi ce will conduct apublic awareness campaign onthese new rules.The Attorney General’s Offi cewill also be given enforcementauthority and the ability to imposefi nes or civil citations forviolations of this law, and employeeswill receive protectionsagainst retaliation for asking forsalary ranges when applyingfor a job or promotion.The legislation also requirespublic and private employerswith 100 or more employeesto submit wage data reportsto the state, which will then bepublished through aggregatewage reports by the ExecutiveOffi ce of Labor and WorkforceDevelopment.(Editor’s Note: Janice Jarosz, alifelong Saugus resident, formertown offi cial, writer and frequentcontributor to The Saugus Advocate,attended last week’s billsigning ceremony for the newwage equity law as a guest of formerLieutenant Governor EvelynMurphy, who is also a fi rst cousinof Jarosz.)gional High, Dew attendedFranklin Pierce University, whereshe majored in Mass Communicationswith a minor in PublicRelations.“My plan is to become thenext Walt Disney and go beyondhis legacy. I plan to create a mediaproduction company thatexceeds the boundaries and boxin which it is in now. I plan to unearthsome of the hidden gemsand stories that have been lostor forgotten and expand on theauthenticity of human life, cultureand innovation. I stronglybelieve that if you have a dreamthat you should actively pursueit! And if you have to bet on anyone,always bet on yourself!”
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Page 11Former Saugus Little League WorldSeries hero Dario Pizzano to host MScharity event next month at Fenway ParkWith the Minnesota Twins in town, MS4MS will take center stageat the Sept. 21 Red Sox gameBy Joe McConnellDario Pizzano is cominghome, sort of. The 2003Saugus American Little LeagueWilliamsport all-star, who,along with his teammates,came into national prominencewhen they marchedtogether as one all the way tothe United States ChampionshipGame at Lamade Stadiumagainst East Boynton Beach,Fla. As it turned out, they werethe last Massachusetts team todo so, now going on 21 years.Since those Little Leagueglory days, Pizzano went onto attend Malden Catholicand Division 1 Columbia University,which led to him beingpicked by the Seattle Marinersin the 2012 MLB Draft.He spent the next 10 years asa player in the Mariners andNew York Mets organizations,before retiring last year. Alsoin 2023, he was inducted intothe Columbia University AthleticHall of Fame.Rhode Island man chargedwith allegedly stealing $13Kin chips from Encore CasinoEVERETT — ARhode IslandThe second annual #spreadingORANGE MS4MS charity event will beheld at Fenway Park on Saturday, Sept. 21 in conjunction with theRed Sox game that day against the Minnesota Twins. Former SaugusAmerican Little League 2003 World Series hero Dario Pizzano,the charity’s director, right, is with his mom, Tracie, and Sam Greenberg,the MS4MS CEO, at last year’s Fenway event. MS4MS (MissionStadiums for Multiple Sclerosis) is a charity that Dario got behindwhen he was a player in the Seattle Mariners organization, becauseof his mom, who has been living with MS since 1998. (Courtesy photo)The Saugus native is currentlyworking for JP Morganin Manhattan, and is living inHoboken, N.J. But baseball remainsin his blood. While in theminor leagues, he helped establishedthe MS4MS (MissionStadiums for Multiple Sclerosis)charity, a cause that’s closeto his heart, because his mom,Tracie, has been living with MSsince 1998. It now brings himSPORTS | SEE Page 16man was arraignedWednesday oncharges of larcenyover $1,200 and larcenyfrom a buildingfor allegedlystealing thousandsof dollars worth ofchips from a tableat Encore BostonHarbor Casino aftercausing a distractionon Tuesday night. A plea of notguilty was entered on his behalffollowing his arraignmentat Malden District Court.According to Boston 25News, Gary Hunt, 35, of Woonsocket,Rhode Island, was arrestedin a nearby parking lotafter Encore Boston Harbor’sSecurity Control Center andlocal law enforcement wereinformed that a patron, lateridentifi ed as Hunt, stole a largequantity of chips from a tablegame and fl ed the scene.Witnesses reported thatHunt was sitting at the tablewhere he allegedly told otherpatrons that someone wonGary Hunt, 35,of Woonsocket,Rhode Islandwas arraigned onlarceny charges.(Boston 25 News)a large sum of money.When the otherpatrons becamedistracted, policesay Hunt reachedover the table andallegedly stole 13 orangechips valued at$1,000 apiece fromthe dealer’s tray.Hunt then reportedlyran from thescene but was soonfound in a parkinglot near the casino after a descriptionof Hunt was broadcastto nearby offi cers.According to the Boston 25News story, Hunt was foundto have several $1,000 orangechips. Three additional orangechips were located using securityvideo and authorities sayhe discarded two chips fromhis sneaker after leaving thecasino. A brief search of thearea did not locate any additionalitems.At the request of prosecutors,a judge ordered Hunt tostay away from the casino. Heis due back in court on September16.Tony Bartolo, OwnerEmail: Tonys9942@aol.com
Page 12THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Mayor Patrick Keefe and the City of Reverecelebrate National Night OutThe Fiore kids, Stephen and his sisterLucia, had a great time at the Garfi eldSchool’s hosting of National Night Outlast Tuesday evening.Checking out the latest tattoos were AntonellaAlvarez and Salome Londono.Pictured from left to right: Target’s Robert Bent, City Council Vice President IraNovoselsky of Ward 2, Mayor Patrick Keefe and School Committee Treasurer AnthonyCaggiano.Representing Women Encouraging Empowermentwith information: Maria Ureña and Claudia Cen talkingto Claudia and Emilia Cardona.Farah Ganish with herpink fi refi ghters hatFrom The Neighborhood Developers: Jan Dumas, Rash Mikhael and Kenzie Bins.The SuffolkCounty Sheriff’s Dept.,headed bySheriff StevenThompkins,received a visitfrom MayorPatrick Keefe,Police ChiefDave Callahanand theMayor’s Chiefof Staff , ClaudiaCorrea.Gabriella Duran and Sarah Gonzalez with members of the Revere Fire Department:FF Tyler Stuart, Lt. Erin Leary, Lt. Mike Warren, FF David Stankowski and FFEric Gibson.Revere Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly and School Committee TreasurerAnthony Caggiano joined the workers of the popular Summer Eats Programaround the city: Kitty Adams, Pauline Lyons, Elaine Pelton, Donna Giglielloand Joanne Kirk.Target in Revere is a big supporter of National Night Out.
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Page 13Sgt. Matt Leslie and Offi cer John Papasodora keepingDenise Papasodora safe but overdressed; Denise waswearing a Revere Police SWAT vest and helmet andcommunications headset.Staff of the Suff olk County District Attorney’s Offi ce:Amanda Padilla, Katherine McCarthy, Connie Valenti,Ann Benenah, Joe Benenah and Felipe Barria.Police Offi cer John Papasodora with Mohamad andKareem AhmedRevere Police Community Service: Chantal and ClarkRagucci, Denise Papasodora and Carole Andreotti.Walgreens was on hand with lots of handouts for theevent: Camila Mercurio, Courtney Azera and Kathern Alba.Top Dog and Chief of Public Relations Charlie madehis rounds — greeting lots of local children at NationalNight Out.Mayor Patrick Keefe with Police Chief David Callahan joined Revere Police Offi cers and staff members at NationalNight Out last Tuesday evening at the Garfi eld School.Massachusetts State Police Troopers Robert Padellaro,Christopher Zengo and Max Marchino with MaryangelGarcia on a Harley-Davidson.Emmanuel Garcia tries on his new ride for the evening.Making National Night Out a great event — meeting with Revere citizens in a very informal venue — wereState Representative Jeff Turco, Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya with Charlie, Ward 4 CouncillorPaul Argenzio, Councillor-at-Large Tony Zambuto, Police Chief David Callahan, Revere Police Lt. Sean Randall,Mayor Patrick Keefe, Police Offi cer Johan Taborda and School Committee Treasurer Anthony Caggiano.
Page 14THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024By Bob KatzenIf you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail usat bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTIONTO MASSTERLIST — Join morethan 22,000 people, from moversand shakers to political junkiesand interested citizens, whostart their weekday morningwith MASSterList—the popularnewsletter that chronicles newsand informed analysis aboutwhat’s going on up on BeaconHill, in Massachusetts politics,policy, media and influence.The stories are drawn from majornews organizations as well asspecialized publications.MASSterlist will be e-mailed toyou FREE every Monday throughFriday morning and will give youa leg up on what’s happening inthe blood sport of Bay State politics.For more information andto get your free subscription,go to: https://massterlist.com/subscribe/THE HOUSE AND SENATE: BeaconHill Roll Call records localrepresentatives’ and senators’votes on roll calls from the weekof July 29-August 2.CREATE COMMISSION TOSTUDY MISREPRESENTATIONOF A SERVICE ANIMAL (H 4917)House 158-0, approved andsent to the Senate a bill thatwould create a special commissionto review current federal,state and local laws and proceduresgoverning the use andmisuse of service animals byindividuals with disabilities inthe Bay State. The commissionwould recommend the possibleintroduction of legislationprohibiting and civilly penalizingservice animal fraud and determiningthe feasibility of certification, registration or licensingof service animals.Supporters said that morethan half the states in the nationalready have laws prohibitingmisuse of service animals. Theyargued it is time for Massachusettsto begin the step towardadopting a similar law. They notedthat there are currently nopenalties for people who misrepresenta non-service dog asbeing a service dog.Sponsor Rep. Kim Ferguson(R-Holden) did not respond torepeated requests from BeaconHill Roll Call asking her to commenton passage of her bill.(A Yes” vote is for the bill.)Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep.Jeff Turco Yes$7.5 MILLION FOR TOMORROW’STEACHERS (H 4800)House 134-24, overrode Gov.Maura Healey’s veto of $7.5 million(reducing funding from $10million to $2.5 million) for scholarshipand loan repayment forstudents seeking a teachingdegree in the state’s public colleges.The Senate did not act onthe veto.“I am reducing this item to theamount projected to be necessary,”said Healey in her vetomessage. “The amount as adjustedhere, in combination withthe available balance from fi scalyear 2024, is suffi cient to meetprojected demand and result inno reduction in fi scal year 2025planned spending for this item.”(A “Yes” vote is for the $7.5 million.A “No” vote is against it.)Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep.Jeff Turco Yes$250,000 FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY(H 4800)House 154-4, overrode Gov.Healey’s veto of the entire$250,000 for a grant programto school districts to supportthe implementation of financialliteracy courses and standardsfor students in kindergartento grade 12, including trainingand developing programsto assist teachers in incorporatingappropriate fi nancial literacyconcepts into classroom curriculum.The Senate did not acton the veto.“I am vetoing this item to anamount consistent with myHouse [budget] recommendation,”said Gov. Healey. “Othersources of funding for fi nancialliteracy appropriated in thisbudget will mitigate the eff ectsof this veto.”(A “Yes” vote is for the $250,000.A “No” vote is against it.)Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep.Jeff Turco YesPARENTAGE EQUALITY (S2906)Senate 40-0, approved andsent to Gov. Healey a bill thatsupporters say would ensure legalparentage equality by protectingLGBTQ+ families, andchildren born through surrogacyand assisted reproduction, informing the legal bond of a parent-childrelationship. They saidthe measure would dismantlearchaic legal barriers to basicparenting responsibilities formodern families, opening thedoor to legally attend and makedecisions during medical appointments,manage a child’s fi -nances, participate in educationaldecisions and provide authorizationsfor a child’s travel.“Today we acted to ensurethat if you are a parent, whethera biological parent or not, thelaw will recognize you as a parentjust as society does,” said Rep.Mike Day (D-Stoneham), HouseChair of the Committee on theJudiciary. “This bill will removeone of the last vestiges of thelaw that treats same sex parentsand parents who engaged in assistedreproduction diff erentlyfrom every other parent. It is agood day for all families in Massachusetts.”“Withunprecedented andalarming action in other states tostrip away the rights of LGBTQ+people and our families, Massachusetts’outdated and heterocentricparentage laws put LGBTQ+families at risk every day,”said Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro).“The Massachusetts ParentageAct is personal—LGBTQ+ familieslike mine face excessive andexpensive hoops just to ensureour children have the securityof legal parentage. The Legislature’spassage of this bill is a criticalstep to guarantee that all childrencan benefi t from the stabilityof a legal parent-child relationshipno matter how they cameto be in this world.”(A Yes” vote is for the bill.)Sen. Lydia Edwards YesDOG KENNEL SAFETY — OLLIE’SLAW (S 2929)Senate 40-0, approved a billthat would allow the MassachusettsDepartment of AgriculturalResources to establishrules and regulations fordog kennels in the Bay State,to ensure animal welfare, protectconsumers and keep kennelstaff safe. A person who violatesthe regulations wouldbe fi ned $500 for a fi rst off enseand $1,000 for a second or subsequentoffense. The Househas already approved a diff erentversion of the measure andthe Senate version now goesto the House for consideration.Required regulations wouldinclude obtaining a licensefrom the municipality, an annualinspection, dog to staffratio specifi cations, injury reporting,indoor and outdoorphysical facility requirements,insurance and minimal housingand care requirements.Supporters said that currently,the state has no oversightof dog daycare or boardingkennels. They argued it is estimatedthat a dog is injuredor killed every 9 to 10 days inMassachusetts at these kennels.They noted that manyfamilies have suff ered the lossor injury of an animal at a dogdaycare or kennel that couldhave been prevented by commonsenseregulations overthese facilities.The bill was fi led in memoryof “Ollie,” a 7-month-old labradoodlewho was attacked byother dogs at a boarding kennelin East Longmeadow. Ollieneeded round-the-clockcare and surgery and was inthe hospital for two monthsbefore succumbing to his injuries.While the facility wasshut down by town offi cials,Ollie’s owner Ann Baxter wasstunned to learn that therewere no state regulations regardingboarding facilities,and soon took up the fi ght tohelp ensure tragedies like thisnever happen again.“Pets are family who provideboundless love and aff ectionthat we are lucky to receive,”said Sen. Mark Montigny (DNewBedford), Senate sponsorof the bill. “For this reason, it iscritical that we ensure all businessesentrusted with the careof our family adhere to properhealth and safety protocolsno matter what town they operatein across the commonwealth.Too often, we haveheard devastating stories ofpets like Ollie who have beeninjured or killed due to negligentcare. These people haveno place caring for such preciouscreatures and it’s timethat we implement consistentstandards across Massachusetts.”(A“Yes” vote is for the bill.)Sen. Lydia Edwards YesALSO UP ON BEACON HILLFISCAL 2025 STATE BUDGET(H 4800) — Gov. Healey, aftervetoing several items, signedinto law a $58 billion fiscal2025 state budget for the fi scalyear that began July 1,2024. The price tag representsa 1.97 billion or 3.5 percent increaseover last year’s fiscal2024 budget.“Massachusetts is the leaderin innovation and education,the best place to raiseyour family or grow a business,”said Healey. “But we alsoface challenges, so we aren’tresting — we’re going on offense.This budget delivers onour shared priorities and drivesour state forward with urgencyand purpose. It invests in areasthat we are already leading onand makes them better — includingour number 1 rankedschools and our nation-leadingchildcare strategy. We’realso tackling our biggest challengesby lowering householdcosts and improving transportation.We’re doing all of thisresponsibly, staying within ourmeans and in line with the rateof infl ation.”“Once again, the Massachusettsbudget is the latest statebudget to pass in the countryand once again, it’s the largeststate budget in our commonwealth’shistory,” said PaulCraney, spokesman for theMass Fiscal Alliance. “Whatshould also concern everyMassachusetts taxpayer is thefact that the Legislature andgovernor are spending overa billion dollars a year on theillegal and inadmissible migrants,which comes out to beabout $3 million dollars a day.Every town and city in Massachusettscould use that moneyfor their workers, schools andfirst responders but instead,Statehouse leaders are spendingthese valuable taxpayer resourceson illegal and inadmissiblemigrants.”WAGE TRANSPARENCY (H4890) — Gov. Healey signedinto law a bill, named the FrancesPerkins Workplace EquityAct, in honor of the fi rst womanto serve as U.S. Labor Secretary.The measure would requireemployers with 25 or
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Page 15more employees to disclose asalary range when posting ajob position. The measure alsowould require employers with100 or more employees to fi leannual employment data reports,including informationon employee demographicsand salaries, with the state.“I have long supported wageequity legislation and, as attorneygeneral, I was proud towork together with the businesscommunity to implementthe 2016 Equal Pay Act,” saidGov. Healey. “This new law isan important next step towardclosing wage gaps, especiallyfor people of color and women.It will also strengthen theability of Massachusetts employersto build diverse, talentedteams.”“I am proud that we as acommonwealth are takingconcrete and nation-leadingsteps to close long-standinggender and racial wage gapsthat persist across our economy,”said Sen. Paul Feeney (DFoxborough)a lead supporterof the bill. “These gaps not onlyerode the integrity of work inthe commonwealth but alsocontinue to exacerbate an uneveneconomy for workingpeople, especially women andpeople of color who have historicallyfaced persistent andglaring inequities in the workplace.By bringing partners inlabor, business and communitytogether to establish commonsense wage and workplacetransparency, we will ensureMassachusetts can continueattracting and retainingdiverse and skilled workersthat enable our commonwealthto compete and thrive.With the signing of this bill,workers are empowered andbusinesses are supported.”$1.26 BILLION BOND FOR INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY (H4889) — Gov. Healey signedinto law a bill that would investin information technology (IT)upgrades, improvements andnew projects across state government.The measure authorizes$1.23 billion in bondedspending and $400 million inanticipated federal funds.“We’ve talked a lot aboutthis administration’s desire tolean into applied artifi cial intelligencein ways that benefit not only the way the statedelivers services to residentsand businesses, but also theway that our businesses andeconomic sector are able tothrive,” said Healey. “And wethink that making applied AIa cornerstone of our economicdevelopment bill is really important.It’s further supportedby this FutureTech Act.”“When it comes to advancingthe delivery of governmentservices for our residents andfor our state and municipalworkers, information technologyopens that digital door tomeet people where they are,”said Chief Information Offi cerand Technology Services SecretaryJason Snyder. “The impactof IT on the services thecommonwealth provides cannotbe overstated. To that end,we are already hard at work onmany of the investments inthis legislation.”DISABILITY PENSION FORPOLICE OFFICERS (H 2536) —Gov. Healey signed into lawlegislation that would providepolice offi cers who have suffereda violent act injury, 100percent regular compensationand pension benefi ts, untilthey reach the age of mandatoryretirement. Violent actinjury is defi ned as “a seriousand permanent personal bodilyinjury sustained as a directand proximate result of a violentattack upon a person bymeans of a dangerous weapon,including a fi rearm, knife,automobile, explosive deviceor other dangerous weapon.”“Our first responders goabove and beyond to keepour communities safe and respondto emergencies,” saidGov. Healey. “That’s why it’scritical that we support themwhen they experience emergenciesof their own. This legislationensures that fi rst responderswho are injured inthe line of duty have accessto the pay and health care, includingmental health care,that they need to support theirfamilies and their road to recovery.”Supporterssaid that undercurrent law, a first responderforced to retire due to a violentact injury can only receivebenefi ts through the localretirement board via thehome rule legislative process.They said this process is onerousand has resulted in disparatebenefi ts being granted ona case-by-case basis.“This legislation ensures thatfi rst responders who are forcedto retire due to a violent injuryreceived in the line of dutydo not struggle to make endsmeet,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman(D-Arlington). “Frankly,this cannot come soonenough. Recognizing the extremeburden placed on thesefi rst responders and their families,mandating 100 percentcompensation until retirementage is the right way to honortheir service and sacrifi ce.”Rep. Steve Xiarhos (R-Barnstable)said workers who arethe victims of traumatic eventsat work would also be eligibleto receive certain mentalhealth services to assist withtheir recovery. “The bill wasinspired in part by several recentcases of fi rst responderswho suff ered serious injuriesin the line of duty, including retiredSomerville Police DetectiveMario Oliveira and Springfield Police Offi cer Nestor Santos,”said Xiarhos.BAN ELEPHANTS AND OTHERANIMALS (H 4915) — TheHouse and Senate approvedand sent to Gov. Healey legislationthat eff ective January1, 2025, would ban elephants,bears, lions, tigers, leopards,jaguars, cheetahs and otherwild animals from being usedin traveling circuses and othertraveling shows in Massachusetts.Violators would be fi nedbetween $500 and $10,000.The ban would not apply tozoos or to performances thattake place at other non-mobile,permanent facilities ifthe covered animal is a residentanimal at the same facilityin which the performancetakes place.“We’re ecstatic that after somany years of advocating forthe state to take a stance onthe suff ering of animals, as wellas the public health and safetyrisks. The bill to prohibit elephants,primates, bears, giraffes and big cats in travelinganimal acts passed both chambersin the Legislature unanimouslyand is on the governor’sdesk,” read a press releasefrom the MSPCA. “This is truly atestament to the perseveranceof advocates and legislators tospeak for those who cannot.We’re optimistic that the governorwill sign the bill and putan end to these archaic acts inour state.”QUOTABLE QUOTES“We were absolutely thrilledto witness the signing of thebill, standing shoulder toshoulder with Gov. Healey,our legislative champions, advocatesand survivors fromacross the commonwealth. Ata time when so many statesare weakening their legislativeresponses to gun violence,we are so proud to see Massachusettstake this tremendousstep forward. We are alsoso proud to have been a partof this advocacy every step ofthe way. This law ensures thatMassachusetts will continueto lead the way, showing otherstates the impact and importanceof taking a comprehensiveapproach to preventinggun violence.”--- Ruth Zakarin, CEO of theMassachusetts Coalition toPrevent Gun Violence on Gov.Healey signing the bill changingthe state’s gun laws.“Massachusetts voters sentthese elected offi cials to BeaconHill to stand up for ourhealth, to protect us from corporategreed and to safeguardour climate. On all counts, theLegislature has failed. Despitetwo years of mounting evidencefrom experts, advocatesand offi cials in the Healey administrationsending a clearsignal that it’s time to movebeyond gas, the House failedto adopt reasonable measuresfrom the Senate to move thecommonwealth off of gas.”--- Mark Dyen of Gas TransitionAllies.“Egos may be bruised atthe Statehouse, but taxpayersshould be feeling pretty goodright now. Legislative leaders didnot get their way with a handfulof pieces of legislation and thetaxpaying residents of Massachusettswere the winners. MassFiscalis pleased to have playedan important role this legislativesession with a voice protectingthe taxpayers. We are the fi rstand the last wall of resistance beforeanother set of tax hike policiesbecome law and we will notbreak. Our commitment lies withthe taxpayers and we will continueto disrupt the plans of Statehouseleaders.--- Paul Craney, a spokesmanfor the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance.“Insteadof letting fear or hatedrive the narrative around immigrants,we need to embrace thefacts: Immigrants without statuscontribute hundreds of millionsof dollars in state and local taxdollars to our region, fueling theservices so many of us dependon. Granting those without statuswork authorization is a common-sensereform that woulddramatically increase tax revenues,while helping immigrantsfeel more safe and welcome inthe state and nation they alreadycontribute so much to.”--- Elizabeth Sweet, ExecutiveDirector of the MassachusettsImmigrant and Refugee Advocacy(MIRA) Coalition, citing a studyby the Institute on Taxation andEconomic Policy showing thatImmigrants without status contributednearly $650 million instate and local taxes to Massachusettsin 2022.“Since October 7th, antisemitismhas skyrocketed acrossthe country and continues tospread through our Massachusettscommunities and institutions.Schools have posed a specialarea of concern, as eff ortscontinue to inject anti-Israel andanti-Jewish content into curricula.In a strong demonstration ofleadership and support for theJewish community, several Massachusettslegislators took initiativeto ensure Massachusettsconfronts this dangerous hate.”---From a statement by theAmerican Jewish CommitteeNew England on a section in therecently approved state budgetthat establishes a Special Commissionfor Addressing Antisemitism,and prompts the creationof curricula, resources and professionaldevelopment opportunitiesto support antisemitismeducation.HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’SSESSION?Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks thelength of time that the Houseand Senate were in session eachweek. Many legislators say thatlegislative sessions are only oneaspect of the Legislature’s joband that a lot of important workis done outside of the Houseand Senate chambers. They notethat their jobs also involve committeework, research, constituentwork and other mattersthat are important to their districts.Critics say that the Legislaturedoes not meet regularlyor long enough to debate andvote in public view on the thousandsof pieces of legislationthat have been fi led. They notethat the infrequency and brieflength of sessions are misguidedand lead to irresponsible latenightsessions and a mad rush toact on dozens of bills in the daysimmediately preceding the endof an annual session.During the week July 29-August2. the House met for a totalof 34 hours and 8 minutes andthe Senate met for a total of 36hours and 32 minutes.Mon. July 29 House 11:00 a.m.to 3:35 p.m.Senate 11:10 a.m. to 4:01 p.m.Tues. July 30 House 11:02 a.m.to 7:35 p.m.Senate 11:05 a.m. to 7:58 p.m.Wed. July 31 House 12:17 p.m.to 11:59 p.m.Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.Thurs. August 1 House 12:01a.m. to 9:19 a.m.Senate 12:01 a.m. to 9:57 a.m.Fri. August 2 No House sessionNo Senate sessionBob Katzen welcomes feedbackat bob@beaconhillrollcall.comBobfounded Beacon Hill RollCall in 1975 and was inductedinto the New England Newspaperand Press Association (NENPA)Hall of Fame in 2019.
Page 16THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024MVES awarded grant to easebehavioral health crisis Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions ofChapter 185 of the Acts of 1983, and Chapter 13 of the Acts Public Hearing: Acting Chairman: Frank Stringi ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~7D Licensed School Bus DriversMalden Trans is looking for reliable drivers forthe new school year. We provide ongoing trainingand support for licensing requirements. Applicantpreferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere).Part-time positions available and based on AM &PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Gooddriver history from Registry a MUST! If interested,please call David @ 781-322-9401.CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTEDCompensation: $28/hourSchool bus transportation company seekingactive CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden,Everett, Chelsea and immediate surroundingcommunities).- Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsem*nts Good driver history from Registry a MUST!- Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience.Contact David @ 781-322-9401.The aging population inMassachusetts is increasingwhile at the same time thenumber of older adults with behavioralhealth problems is rising.Massachusetts is not alone— U.S. offi cials have describedolder Americans as facing a behavioralhealth crisis.As part of its ongoing eff ortsto support emotional well-beingduring the aging journey,Mystic Valley Elder Services(MVES) was awarded a $150,000grant from the state’s BehavioralHealth Outreach for Aging Populations(BHOAP) program. “Behavioralhealth conditions skyrocketedduring the COVID-19pandemic. Those issues didn’tsimply vanish when quarantinewas lifted, especially forour community’s aging population,who are more likely to remainsocially isolated,” observedMVES CEO Lisa Gurgone. “We’reproud to receive the BHOAPgrant, which will help our teamsupport those who are in criticalneed of care.”Central to the behavioralhealth crisis is the need for treatment.While an estimated one infour older Americans has a behavioralhealth condition not associatedwith normal aging, lessthan 33 percent of this populationreceives services to addresstheir diagnosis. Within Massachusetts,BHOAP aims to addressthis problem.SPORTS | FROM Page 11back to the Boston area nextmonth for the second annual#spreadingORANGE MS4MScharity event of which Dariois its director. It will be heldat Fenway Park on Saturday,Sept. 21 in conjunction withthe Red Sox game that dayagainst the Minnesota Twins.“Two of my college teammates— Mark Heil and Harrisonslu*tsky — work in the RedSox front offi ce, so they madethe intros and connections tothe right people to get thisthing going,” said Pizzano. “Wehave a live link (https://ms4ms.org/spreadingorange-dayat-fenway-park-2024/)to buytickets for the section next toMore than half of those enrolledin home care programs atMVES reported having a behavioralhealth diagnosis, and MVEShas identifi ed an increase in diagnosesover the past decade.The BHOAP grant enables MVESto build on its existing outreacheff orts and work to overcomebarriers to care, including:• Coping with other chronic illnessesand physical frailty• Transportation limitations• Cost of care• Social isolation• Technological barriers• Cultural differences in approachesto behavioral care• Societal and/or generationalstigma“Stigma is a major obstacleto any individual receivingtreatment, but it can be a barrierthat’s especially difficultfor the aging population,” explainedMVES Director of ClinicalServices Lisa Felci Jimenez.“People dismiss these issues bysaying, you’re just lonely or youjust worry too much. Part of ourteam’s mission is to overcomethese misconceptions and ensurepeople receive the carethey need. Depression and anxietyare not an inevitable part ofthe aging process.”MVES has provided accessto behavioral health servicesthrough its Complex Care teamsince 2005. The BHOAP grantempowers MVES to expand itsthe Sam Adams lounge, andare hoping to get 300-plus attendeesto go there this year.“We raise the most moneythrough corporate sponsorships,”added Pizzano, “and atthis year’s event we are alsopartnering with another charity— Morgan’s Message. Morgan’sMessage is an organizationthat helps advocate andraise funds for those strugglingto adjust to normal life aftertheir athletic careers are over.”Dario mentioned that PeteMaki, the Twins pitching coach,is also helping out with the onfieldbatting practice passesfor sponsors and thosewho are battling MS, beforethe Sept. 21 game. Maki wasthe Columbia pitching coach,Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permissionfrom the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.comBUYER1REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONSSELLER1BUYER2Martinez-Feeley, Asalia JFeeley, John M22 Burnham Street LLCRamirez-Marquez, Mario J Marquez, Lina M Uzi Mag Realty LLCRamirez-Marquez, Mario J Marquez, Lina M Uzi Mag Realty LLCZeng, TinghuiSELLER2ADDRESS22 Burnham StRz Wonderland Rt Zeng, Jianjing362 Mountain Ave360 Mountain Ave34 Thorndike StDATE PRICE07.18.24 60000007.18.24 94000007.18.24 94000007.16.24 1000000Complex Care team and betterserve the aging population in itsservice area, which includes Everett,Malden, Revere and eightother communities.The Complex Care team focuseson increasing access tohome- and community-basedcounseling to address a widerange of issues, including hoarding,depression, anxiety, adjustmentto loss, substance abuseand more. They develop a personalizedplan for each individual,connecting them to thecare they need and monitoringeach case over time. By workingclosely with other departmentsat MVES, the team ensuresthe individual receives anyother support they need, suchas transportation assistance orsocial engagement. The ComplexCare team also off ers bilingualsupport and works to buildawareness and partnershipthroughout the community.“Our team ensures health providersand community organizationsare aware that MVES offersa range of services to supportaging and that behavioralhealth is a key part of our offerings,”explained MVES ComplexCare Team Manager JenniferShacklewood. “We want toimprove that 33 percent of olderadults who are receiving thetreatment they need. The bestway to do that is together, as acommunity.”when Pizzano was a Lion.Danielle Stein, another MSWarrior ambassador, who is insports broadcasting after servingan internship with the RedSox, is working on getting theorganizers to appear on theNESN broadcast during thegame to further promote thecharity.For the game, the Red Soxare providing custom-madecaps, with an orange “B” RedSox logo and the charity’s emblemembroidered on the backof it. Pizzano hopes this year’sFenway charity event raisesbetween $40,000 to $50,000for MS.For more information on thecharity, go to the MS4MS websiteat https://ms4ms.org.Revere
THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024Page 17MYSTIC | FROM Page 7tic communities has been toreinforce critical facilities thatserve priority populations: residentsand workers disproportionatelyaff ected by extremeweather. Medford and Somervilleare working regionallyto develop a network of resilientcommunity centers thatcan provide on-going publicservices (e.g., afterschoolprograms and food pantries)while providing food and shelterduring heat waves and extremestorms.“These projects are examplesof how benefi cial it hasbeen to have municipal andenvironmental justice nonprofit staff working together,”said GreenRoots’ Director ofClimate Justice & WaterfrontInitiatives, John Walkey. “Everyyear we are getting better andbetter choosing and designingprojects with and for the peoplewho need our work most.”The Town of Reading submitteda regional grant to help17 communities stormproofkey community facilities. TheMetropolitan Area PlanningCouncil (MAPC) is sponsoringa regional pilot programto understand how best governmentscan communicatewith hard-to-reach vulnerableresidents — like unhousedor socially isolated people —before and during extremeweather.“With one of the hottestsummers on record we’re excitedto continue to advancelocal and regional preparednessfor extreme heat in thelower Mystic,” said MAPC PrincipalPlanner Sasha Shyduroff .“This $490,813 grant will fundcritical partnerships betweenmunicipalities, public health,and community-based organizationsto develop culturallyrelevant communicationsand strategies to talk aboutextreme heat.”RMC communities are alsoincreasingly investing inhealthy open space and urbantrees. Cambridge is sponsoringa regional grant to increaseforest health across theMystic River Watershed, andMedford is drawing up a resilienturban forest plan. Watertown,Everett, Arlington, Chelseaand Malden secured fundsfor community-designed publiccooling solutions.“Wicked Cool Mystic--SúperFresco Místico is a $687,000grant for Everett, Arlington,Chelsea, and Malden to implementcommunity-designedoutdoor cooling solutions,”said Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria.“Our last grant askedpeople what they most wanted;this funding lets us followthrough on their requests.”“These grants use state resources,municipal support,and community leadership tobring resources to the peoplewho suff er most during heatwaves,”said Everett CommunityGrowers’ Civic Engagementand Advocacy Manager,Nicole Fina. “I look forwardto working with the City andwith residents to help implementthe outdoor cooling solutionsthey chose for theircommunities.”Finally, communities areworking to manage fl oodingfrom intense rainstorms andhigher seas. Stoneham is restoringa freshwater wetlandto improve fl ooding and habitatnear its high school, whileBoston and Revere are partneringto manage coastalfl ooding into neighborhoodsaround Belle Isle Marsh. “Revereis eager to continue towork with the Boston PlanningDepartment on the regionalfl ood risk reduction planningfor Bennington Street/FredricksPark and adjacent neighborsand businesses,” said Revere’sOpen Space and EnvironmentalPlanner, Elle Baker.“Using FY24 MVP funds wewere able to conduct a thoroughalternatives analysis. Thisfollow-on grant will let us selectthe most eff ective alternativeand deliver benefi cialresiliency and outdoor recreationto our communities.”More about theMystic RiverwatershedThe 76-square-mile MysticRiver watershed stretchesfrom Reading through thenorthern shoreline of BostonHarbor to Revere. “Mystic” is anAnglicized version of the Pequotword missi-tuk (“large rivCalltoday and rFREE SHOWERPLUS $1600 OFF1-844-609-1066With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previouswalk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must presentoffer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 00834451. How are Bourbon, High andFifth similar?* Crack Repairing * Pot Hole Filling* Striping Handicapped Spaces* Free EstimatesTom’s Seal CoatingCall Gary: 978-210-40122. What 1927 baseball teamhad a lineup of six battersknown as Murderers’ Row?3. On Aug. 9, 1854, what bookhaving a title that is thename of a New Englandpond was published?4. What bird with a name startingwith “pt” has species thatare the state birds of Alaskaand Nunavut province?5. How are the snatch and theclean & jerk similar?6. August 10is National LazyDay; what singer cowrote“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of theBay”?7. What city has hosted theSummer Olympics at thehighest altitude?8. What chocolate cake isnamed after a hotel in Vienna?9.On Aug. 11, 1934, the fi rstconvicts arrived at whatprison known as The Rock?10. Who was Gorgeous George,who was known for “Pompand Circ*mstance”?Answers11. On Aug. 12, 1961, whatcountry started to constructthe Berlin Wall?12. How are slippery, Americanand cedar similar?13. What is Jutland?14. On Aug. 13, 2004, whatAmerican chef died whoseTV kitchen was donated tothe Smithsonian?15. How are cinnamon, cloves,fennel seeds, pepper andstar anise similar?16. What baseball player wasnicknamed Mr. Novemberafter hitting MLB’s fi rst Novemberhomer?17. On Aug. 14, 1959, MagicJohnson was born; he wasa star in what sport?18. What fi lm features 15 puppieskidnapped by CruellaDe Vil?19. The name “earth” is nativeto what people: Anglo-Saxons,Egyptians or Greeks?20. On Aug. 15, 1955, the fi rstmanagement contract betweenColonel Tom Parkerand what singer wassigned?er with wind- and tide-drivenwaves”). Now the Mystic is oneof New England’s most denselypopulated, urbanized watersheds.The Mystic is facinggrowing climate-related challenges:coastal and stormwaterfl ooding, extreme storms,heat, drought and unpredictableseasonal weather. The watershedis relatively low-lyingand extensively developed,making it prone to both freshwaterand coastal fl ooding. Its21 municipalities are home to600,000 residents, includingmany who are disproportionatelyvulnerable to extremeweather: environmental justicecommunities, new Americans,residents of color, elders,low-income residents and employees,people living with disabilitiesand English languagelearners.Revere’sNapolitanoreceives IWLCAAcademic HonorRoll awardRevere resident KianaNapolitano was amongeight members of the EndicottCollege women’s lacrosseprogram to earn IntercollegiateWomen’s LacrosseAssociation (IWLCA)Academic Honor Rollawards for their eff orts inthe classroom during the2023-24 academic year. Tobe eligible for this honor,student-athletes must be ajunior, senior, or graduatestudent and have earned acumulative academic GPAof 3.50 or greater.1. They are names of famousstreets (in NewOrleans, England andNYC [Fifth Avenue],respectively)2. New York Yankees3. “Walden” by HenryDavid Thoreau4. Ptarmigan5. They are weightliftingcontests at theOlympics.6. Otis Redding7. Mexico City8. Sacher torte (HotelSacher)9. Alcatraz10. A pro wrestler whoused that music forhis entrance11. East Germany12. They are types of elmtrees native to America.13.A peninsula in Denmark14.Julia Child15. They comprise traditionalChinese fivespicepowder.16. Derek Jeter17. Basketball18. “101 Dalmatians”19. Anglo-Saxons (fromeorthe and erda, whichmean the ground below)20.Elvis PresleySPECIAL OFFER
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